All Blog Posts Tagged 'tactics' (24)

The Greatest Risk, Taking No Risk At All on Backstep Firefighter

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There is a debate that rages, on a daily basis; aggressive versus safe – interior versus exterior – searching versus waiting.  Depending on where you work and what your experience is, you no doubt have an opinion about these topics.  Some hold a very strong opinion, that the safety sallies (you know, those that advocate safety above everything) are ruining the fire service and that there is no room for their thinking.  There are others that…

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Added by Dave LeBlanc on November 12, 2013 at 4:53pm — No Comments

First Due Friday; 2-Story Balloon Frame Rockin' on the Peninsula

Watch the video of this heavily involved 2-story balloon frame house. Note the wind and the exposures. Give us your RECEO breakdown, initial actions and initial rig placement. Have fun!

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE!!!

Added by SAFE Firefighter on January 6, 2012 at 11:59am — No Comments

Video- Detroit's 9th Fire in One Hour!

Found this 2-part video of a serious fire in Detroit.  This fire originated in the obvious dwelling, then spread to the neighboring duplex.



Some background of this incident and some of the things people will notice:

  • According to the description, this was the 9th arson fire in THIS NEIGHBORHOOD in ONE HOUR.
  • The minimal use of SCBA.  According to the comments, these crews had run FOUR fires continuously and their was no more air available when this fire was…
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Added by SAFE Firefighter on October 3, 2011 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Through the Lock; A NEED to Know Skill

I recently updated the through-the-lock setup that I carry in my gear (see pics below).  For years I had used a modified set of locking pliers (ViseGrip style) with separate key tools and shove knife. This setup has proven extremely effective at both alarm runs and working fires.

 

I've decided to change my setup to a modified "Channelok" setup.  It's going to allow me merge 2 tools into 1 and I'll be able to store it in a smaller pocket.  I am actually using an Irwin/ Vise…

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Added by SAFE Firefighter on September 6, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments

30% Club... Wanna Join? Pay Your Dues

This article is being posted, with permission from the author Jake Rixner



In everyone's career, things are said or done that…

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Added by SAFE Firefighter on April 27, 2011 at 9:45am — No Comments

What Is Your Favorite Attack Line & Nozzle Setup and Why?

Please share…

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Added by SAFE Firefighter on April 19, 2011 at 11:53am — 11 Comments

THE DICHOTOMY OF RISK on BACKSTEP FIREFIGHTER

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Added by Dave LeBlanc on April 11, 2011 at 10:40pm — No Comments

Forcible Entry:What Are You Doing?!?!

Forcible entry is always an interesting discussion around the service.  On one side, you've got the forcible entry purists (myself included).  These guys can force a door with a safety pin, a rock and a piece of duct tape.  Despite their McGyver-esk skills, they prefer the irons.…

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Added by SAFE Firefighter on March 11, 2011 at 1:21pm — No Comments

Straight Stream vs. Fog: A Visual Aid

Among one of the greatest, and most historic debates in the fire service is the use of smooth bore versus fog nozzles.  What’s better and/or safer etc.?  A byproduct of that debate is hose stream selection for fire attack.  The question is, do you use a wide fog pattern, a narrow fog (a.k.a. power cone) or a straight (or solid) stream for… Continue

Added by SAFE Firefighter on February 23, 2011 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

Multiple Alarm Operations with Wind Driven Fire

Multiple Alarm Operations with Wind Driven Fire

Christopher J. Naum, SFPE

Commandsafety.com

TheCompanyofficer.com…

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Added by Christopher J. Naum, SFPE on February 21, 2011 at 1:54pm — No Comments

Little Things That Can Turn A Fireground Sour

Tunnel vision, prejudices, attitude, excessive talking - all can turn a fireground sour.





The battalion chief pulled over just before the entrance of the cull de sac. He had heard the first due engine officer report that the bulk of the fire had been knocked and that they were checking for extension. Heading down the street he notices the driver of Ladder 7 running past him in the opposite direction. The familiar smell of a house fire… Continue

Added by Bill Carey on February 16, 2011 at 7:30am — 2 Comments

Charlotte FD Video & Modern Residential Construction

I was…

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Added by SAFE Firefighter on February 8, 2011 at 6:23am — No Comments

Tricks VS. The Trade

"What you showed me isn't in the book.  What are the Chiefs gonna say if I do this?  Are you gonna have my back if I do this and someone says something?"  …

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Added by SAFE Firefighter on January 15, 2011 at 3:13pm — 1 Comment

THE 2011 FIREFIGHTER on Backstep Firefighter.

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Added by Dave LeBlanc on December 30, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments

The What, Where & Why of the First Line

Nothing does more to improve safety on the fireground than correctly stretching,

positioning and using the first attack line (sorry Truckies). The question is, do we take our most effective life and property saving skill for granted? Do you know the WHAT, WHERE & WHY…

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Added by SAFE Firefighter on December 6, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Do Your Response Guidelines Change With An Arsonist On the Loose?

A suburban town has experienced a string of similar suspicious fires in commercial occupancies.

With limited resources, how, or do you, change your response procedures and/or mindset? Answers could be departmentally and/or personally.

Thanks and Be SAFE.

Added by SAFE Firefighter on November 11, 2010 at 3:10pm — 2 Comments

The Initial On-Scene Report

Most in the fire service would agree that our success at any building fire is determined by the actions of the initial arriving units (first alarm assignment). The ability of the first arriving unit to provide a sufficient initial on-scene report will provide other incoming units with the…

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Added by SAFE Firefighter on November 9, 2010 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

The Predictability of Occupancy Performance and Tactical Patience

By Christopher J. Naum, SPFE

TheCompanyOfficer.com and CommandSafety.com

Today’s incident demands on the fireground are unlike those of the recent past, requiring incident commanders and commanding officers to have increased technical knowledge of building construction with a heightened sensitivity to fire behavior, a focus on…

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Added by Christopher J. Naum, SFPE on October 22, 2010 at 12:39pm — No Comments

In Search of Tactical Patience

Today commemorates the anniversary of the Sofa Superstore fire in Charleston, South Carolina, in which nine firefighters lost their lives while engaged in aggressive… Continue

Added by Christopher J. Naum, SFPE on June 18, 2010 at 12:11pm — 2 Comments

30-Second Drill, Basement Fire Hoselines

Salisbury (MD) firefighters prepare to advance a hoseline at this residential basement fire. (Cliff Shockley/FITHP)

Salisbury (MD) firefighters prepare to advance a hoseline at this residential basement fire. (Cliff Shockley/FITHP)


The 30-Second Drill is to…
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Added by Bill Carey on January 11, 2010 at 5:38pm — 3 Comments

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